Manufacturing Engineering Technician Specialist

About Us

BW Converting Solutions is a strategic alliance of resources and services that bring together several Barry-Wehmiller companies — Paper Converting Machine Company (PCMC), Winkler + Dünnebier (W+D), STAX Technologies, Hudson-Sharp, Baldwin Technologies and Northern Engraving and Machine. These industry leaders offer trusted brands and innovative technologies in the design, manufacture, and service of high-performance converting and packaging machinery for the tissue, nonwovens, hygiene, bag-converting, mailing, and printing industries.

Barry-Wehmiller is a diversified global supplier of engineering consulting and manufacturing technology for the packaging, corrugating, sheeting and paper-converting industries. By blending people-centric leadership with disciplined operational strategies and purpose-driven growth, Barry-Wehmiller has become a $3 billion organization with nearly 12,000 team members united by a common belief: to use the power of business to build a better world.

The Manufacturing Engineering Technician Specialist may plan, research, develop, and perform manufacturing engineering assignments including, process planning, creating and updating standards, and methods improvement.

• Contribute to facility transformation, technology transfer and ongoing maintenance of mixed model manufacturing and/or value streams.
• Ensure ongoing success of process improvement initiatives by implementing policies, procedures, and process documentation.
• Implement demand driven principles and strategies that support operational excellence and long-range plans. (Flexibility, Speed & Responsiveness)
• Develop, evaluate, and improve manufacturing methods, using knowledge of product design, materials and parts, fabrication processes, tooling and production equipment capabilities, assembly methods, and quality control standards.
• Estimate production times and related costs to provide information for costing of new products and special projects.
• Use continuous improvement tools to implement process improvements that will reduce cycle time, process variation, defects, changeover time, and lead times.
• Participate in area layouts, process definition, and fixture implementation.
• Act as an advocate between Design Engineering and Operations.
• Act as an Infor XA Super User within functional area as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Associate degree in a technical discipline is preferred or 3-5 years related technical experience.
• Experience using Infor XA or equivalent ERP system.

• Proficiency in CAD (AutoCAD, Solid Works).
• Knowledge of lean principles and process improvements.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.

• Customer Focus – Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
• Instills Trust – Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
• Drives Results - Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances.
• Communicates Effectively - Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
• Optimizes Work Processes - Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Resourcefulness - Adapts to changing circumstances and priorities; effectively copes with unexpected interruptions, delays, and demands.
• Action-Oriented - Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
• Plans and aligns - Planning and prioritizing work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals.
• Collaborates – Building partnerships and collaborating with others to meet shared objectives.

This position does not directly supervise other team members.

• Typically sits, grasps items and performs keyboarding for frequent operation of a computer.
• Stand, walk, bend, reach or otherwise move about occasionally.
• Lift, move or otherwise transfer items up to 30 lbs. occasionally.
• Occasional exposure to typical machine shop physical hazards.
• Travel by air…